# Service bulletin 18\-053\-16 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10218314 - Published by NHTSA: 2022\-08\-22 - Manufacturer's number: 18\-053\-16 - Manufacturer's date: 2016\-05\-06 - NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ## NHTSA's summary Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\) have been set: · P1128\-00 \- Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved \- Bank 1 Upstream. · P1524\-00 \- Oil Pressure Out Of Range \- Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled \(Sales Code EAF only\). · P1607\-00 \- PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P2610\-00 \- PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P1239\-00 \- Engine Oil Temperature Too Low \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P0298\-00 \- Engine Oil Temperature Too High \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P2299\-00 \- Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. · P0456\-00 \- Evap System Small Leak. Some customers may also experience the following conditions: · Intermittent fast crank condition. · Cranks as if no compression. · Intermittent crank \- no start condition. In addition, the following software enhancement is available: · \*\* Scan tool enhancements to communicate with wiTECH to read DTCs descriptions for 2013 MY vehicles equipped with manual transmissions \(Sales Code DDF\) and Euro 4 Emission W/OBD \(Sales Code NB4\).\*\* · Improved reverse lamp activation time. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10218314-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10218314-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Electrical system, Transmission and driveline ## Trouble codes named P0298, P0456, P1128, P1239, P1524, P1607, P2299, P2610 ## Vehicles listed - 2012 to 2013 FIAT 500 - 2013 FIAT 500E ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2019577](/recalls/tc/2019577.md), 2019-11-15: Powertrain - [19V817000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V817000.md), 2019-11-15: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - [16V303000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V303000.md), 2016-05-16: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY - [16V302000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V302000.md), 2016-05-16: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION - [2016217](/recalls/tc/2016217.md), 2016-05-12: Powertrain - [15V291000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V291000.md), 2015-05-18: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - [15V179000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V179000.md), 2015-03-27: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY - [14V235000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V235000.md), 2014-05-07: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY - [13V358000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V358000.md), 2013-08-14: POWER TRAIN ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [9100226](/bulletins/10248509.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. - [9100226](/bulletins/10244348.md), 2023-10-30, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. - [0810114](/bulletins/10231982.md), 2023-02-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Convergence Telematics Module \(CTM\) Software Enhancements - [0804814](/bulletins/10229930.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules, - [9003081](/bulletins/10229871.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material\(silicone\) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time. - [1800814](/bulletins/10229836.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Enhancements - [0804814\-1](/bulletins/10229832.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Enhancements - [9003791](/bulletins/10224899.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1.4L FIRE Service Engine \(Normally Aspirated\) This engine in this kit will contain one of 8 different production full dress engines, but labeled as component engine 68275870AA or 71AA. The received engine will be configured for use with an automatic transmission, \(includes auto transmission adapter plate / flexplate\) or manual transmission. \(includes flywheel / clutch asm\) The received engine will be configured with or without a block heater. If required, dealer to purchase/install the block heater. The included instruction sheet K6855863AB in engine kit 68275870AA is to be followed for all applications that it applies. Please see the sheet for details. In addition to the items detailed in instruction sheet K6855863AB, please read the following below to determine the rework required to install this engine into a 2012\- 2018 Fiat 500 \(FF\) with 1.4L EAB normally aspirated engine: 1\) determine which condition exists for the received service engine a\) vehicle has a manual transmission, received manual transmission engine. b\) vehicle has a manual transmission, received automatic transmission engine. c\) vehicle has an automatic transmission, received automatic transmission engine. d\) vehicle has an automatic transmission, received manual transmission engine. 2\) follow below steps based on condition \(a\) through \(d\) above. Condition a\) No further rework required, other than ordering/installing a block heater if required. Condition b\) Remove flexplate / auto trans adapter plate / auto trans engine mounting bracket / auto trans engine oil dipstick from new service engine. Transfer flywheel / clutch / manual trans engine mounting bracket / manual trans engine oil dipstick from old engine. Order/install block heater if required. Condition c\) Identify the automatic transmission adapter plate on the original engine. Looking at the rear of the vehicle engine with adapter plate mounted: - [0804816](/bulletins/10224661.md), 2022-10-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric Vehicle Control Unit \(EVCU\) System Enhancements - [S2008000118](/bulletins/10221822.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. HVAC Control Panel Illumination Inoperative JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10218314](/v1/bulletins/10218314) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%2018-053-16&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10218314&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%2018-053-16)